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• Before beginning ANY work with this tool, it is absolutely necessary that it be securely bolted to a sturdy workbench anchored to the
floor or wall.
• Strenuous physical force may need to be applied to the Metal Shear during use. Failure to ensure proper footing can quickly result in a
fall which could inflict serious personal injury or property damage. Always work in a clean, uncluttered environment.
• Be sure there is sufficient working room around the tool to allow for safe handling of various sizes of metal.
• The Eastwood Metal Shear was specifically designed to be operated by one person only. Never have one person operate the Handle
while another handles the workpiece or serious injury could occur.
• Frequently inspect Blades. If cracks or chips develop, discontinue tool use immediately and replace damaged Blades.
SET UP
• The Eastwood Metal Shear must be securely mounted on a heavy,
solid workbench, stand, floor etc., capable of holding the static
weight of the unit plus the stresses from operation.
• Place the Metal Shear over the chosen location then mark mounting
hole locations by tracing holes in the base.
• The use of 1/2” through bolts & nuts or longer lag screws with sub-
stantial washers and attachment to a structural member is absolutely
necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Remove the supplied bolt from the Handle Stub, carefully align the mounting
hole of the Handle over the threaded hole in the Stub, thread bolt through
hole in Handle and into the Stub then tighten using a 13mm wrench (not
included)
(FIG 2)
.
Check for the presence of electrical, air or other
utility lines under the mounting surface before
drilling mounting holes.
Always keep the handle in the down position and
insert the Locking Pin through both the Upper Blade
Housing and the Body in the CLOSED position (FIG 1)
when not cutting. The weight of the handle can cause
the upper blade to suddenly and unexpectedly drop.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
